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Silverfish like to eat sugary substances called polysaccharides. These are found in book glue, carpet fibers, household glue, paint, fabrics and even furniture. It’s difficult if not impossible to remove those items, so an easier plan is to try to reduce moisture. Ensure that there are no dripping faucets, no leaks under cabinets and in general keep areas as dry as possible around bathrooms and kitchens. Dusting and vacuuming can also help reduce crumbs and…
It’s the time of year that ants come inside homes in increasing numbers. There are usually a few types that Austin homeowners will see: Small black ants – these are tiny ants that are most often seen on kitchen and bathroom counters. They usually come in for water and to find any small morsel that may be laying around. Fire ants – these are obvious when there are mounds in the yard, but these terrible…
Scorpions and spiders are very similar, so much so in fact that they are both part of the arachnid family. They have eight legs and two body segments but for most people, they’re just described as unwanted. Treating them is similar as well. They are predatory, so they hunt other insects for food. This can be good and bad of course. The good is they reduce insect population in their immediate vicinity, whether that’s ants,…
The recent rains throughout Austin are great for plants, lakes and reservoirs, but they’re also great for fleas. Fleas love to breed in hot, humid environments and as a result we are getting numerous flea calls, including from people who haven’t needed a flea treatment “in years.” So if you are seeing fleas around your house or on your pets take a look at our detailed flea information page here. Then, give us a call…
Do you have spiders all over your house? Or lawn? Like ants, that’s to be expected! But with the increase in rain, humid weather and life — well, coming alive — the likelihood of spiders around the home is probably at it’s highest right now. What to do? First, most spiders are harmless. The two that can be a concern, the black widow and brown recluse, are not as common. That said, they can be…
Ants are, in fact, almost everywhere on earth. Although, ironically, there aren’t any in ANTarctica. Bad insect jokes aside, if you have ants in your Austin home, you’re not alone. In Texas there are over 291 species of ants (and you thought you had a lot of cousins). Most of these luckily aren’t really “pests” — they are beneficial to the environment or ecosystem and usually won’t bother you much. But there are a few…
Recently a customer found a spider — a very large spider — in their garage. The intruder had already met his demise but had hidden itself under a pile of donation goods. Needless to say, the woman got a jolt while picking things up. It brought to mind a recommendation common to this pest control blog and our in-home customer conversations — tidy up to help prevent pest problems! We’re not neat freaks, but we…
Do you have fleas in your yard? If so, now is a great time to treat them using beneficial nematodes. These are microscopic parasites that can be watered into your soil, which then go after flea larvae. Best of all, they are perfectly safe for people and pets! Now is the best time of the year to apply them! This is because they need damp soil and cool conditions to get into the turf and…
Like with most insects, it is nearly impossible to keep scorpions out of your house if your area has them around. However, you can make it a little harder for them to get inside. One way is to look at your door’s weather stripping along the sides and bottom. If you can see light coming in, around or under your door, that should be replaced. A “door sweep” along the bottom is even better at…
At first glance, roach droppings can be mistaken as rodent due to a similar size and shape. While mice do have small droppings that are about the same size as roaches, the shape is different. Roach droppings are cylindrical and more consistent in shape and size. If you have droppings in your pantry and are concerned that you have mice, it may actually be roaches. And while that isn’t too much better, it can help…
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Aztec’s philosophy is to provide the most effective pest control service available, having the least negative impact on people and the environment here in Austin, Texas. We use a combination of the least toxic and most effective pest control products available.
We originally offered pest control using only natural, “organic” pest control products. While we still offer that service, we now combine those products with a low-toxicity, odorless, synthetic pyrethrin (crushed chrysanthemum flower), offering a longer-lasting residual effect.
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How refreshing to do business with someone who only sells you what you need! They did not try to get me into a big contract or scare me. Just fee for service, call us when you need us. I so appreciate them! Showed up on time too. All around awesome….
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This is the second time my family has used Aztec Organic Pest Service for our home. We have small children, so we wanted to make sure the treatment was not only effective, but also safe. Every aspect of working with Aztec was great. Scheduling was quick and easy, and the…
"I highly recommend Aztec Organic Pest Services"
After researching pest control on Yelp last year, I called Aztec and they were willing to work with me and very understanding (without even the slightest hint of eye-rolling I received from another company) about areas I did not want sprayed – I need the spiders and ladybugs around my…